The 3rd Birthday

The 3rd Birthday (2010)

by HexaDrive, Square Enix 1st Production Department, Square Enix
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Science fiction, Survival
Game modes:Single player
Story:The game is an action role-playing game described by Square Enix as a "cinematic action RPG". Director Hajime Tabata noted that the gameplay and plot are intertwined due to a newly introduced ability called "Overdive," an ability that lets the player switch bodies with one of their team members, allowing them to control friendly NPCs. Teammates can be ordered either to target specific enemies or to defend themselves in combat. The player is able change their controlled character in real-time, intermixed with their combat actions. The game is played over-the-shoulder, comparable to games such as Resident Evil 4, Dead Space and the Mass Effect series. An array of different costumes will be available for Aya to choose from throughout the game, but only after they are unlocked by completing the game in various difficulty modes. Clothing in the game deteriorates due to battle damage, revealing Aya's skin to various degrees.Show more
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Not the best episode of Parasite Eve franchise regarding his plot, but a solid shooter game with a simple but deep RPG component. It's a shame that this game is, until now, the last, but closing an eye to the story, is a fun game.
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